An Ohio police officer, Chad Hagan, has been reunited with his former K-9 partner, Igor, after an emotional ownership battle with the city of Shaker Heights. The city voted to allow Hagan and his family to purchase Igor for $16,500, just in time for the holidays. Hagan had worked with Igor for five years before leaving his current policing job. The family's lawyer expressed gratitude for the city's cooperation, and community members raised funds to help reunite the pair.
The Ophir Collection, a trove of 43 precious gems appraised at $3.2 billion, has become the center of a years-long battle over ownership. The collection, which includes unique and rare gemstones, has sparked confusion over its true value, with experts questioning the validity of the $3.2 billion appraisal. The collection's owner, Dion Tulk, a gem hunter and pop singer, has faced disputes from individuals claiming ownership, including Ohio businessman Brett Regal and financier Jeffrey Hackman. The collection has been used as collateral in various deals, leading to legal battles and court rulings. The latest attempt to sell the collection involved a healthcare company, Novo Integrated Sciences, proposing a convoluted deal involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, talks with Novo have reportedly stalled, leaving the future of the Ophir Collection uncertain.
The Alfa Nero, a massive superyacht reportedly owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev, is at the center of a three-way ownership battle between Guryev's daughter, the government of Antigua and Barbuda, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The yacht, which has been subject to international restrictions and offshore ownership, was seized by the Antiguan government and auctioned off to Schmidt for $67.6 million. However, Guryev's daughter has filed an appeal claiming she is the rightful owner. Schmidt is withholding payment until the matter is resolved, and the government is seeking to expedite the sales process.
